Wartortle

#233 in the Crystal Pokédex • Turtle Pokémon

Wartortle

#233 in the Crystal Pokédex • Turtle Pokémon

Stats

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

228

322

Attack

117

247

Defense

148

284

Sp. Atk

121

251

Sp. Def

148

284

Speed

108

236

Total

405

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Squirtle

Caterpie

Normal

Shiny

Wartortle

Turtle Pokémon

#233

Height

1 m (3'03")

Weight

22.5 kg (49.6 lbs)

Abilities

It's Super Effective

Damage multipliers Wartortle takes from each attacking type, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance.

Weak to

2×

2×

Resists

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.

Pokédexes	Original Johto #233
EV yield	1 Def, 1 SpD
Catch rate	45
Base Exp.	142

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.

Egg Groups	Monster Water 1
Gender	87.5% male 12.5% female
Egg cycles	20 (5,120 steps)

Lore

Version-specific Pokédex entries for this Pokémon.

Pokémon Crystal

Its long, furry tail is a symbol of longevity, making it quite popular among older people.

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Squirtle #232	Level 16	Wartortle #233
Wartortle #233	Level 36	Blastoise #234

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.

		Class				Description
Start	Tackle	Physical	35	95	35	A full-body charge attack.
Start	Tail Whip	Status	-	100	30	Lowers the foe's DEFENSE.
Start	Bubble	Special	20	100	30	An attack that may reduce SPEED.
4	Tail Whip	Status	-	100	30	Lowers the foe's DEFENSE.
7	Bubble	Special	20	100	30	An attack that may reduce SPEED.
10	Withdraw	Status	-	-	40	Heightens the user's DEFENSE.
13	Water Gun	Special	40	100	25	Squirts water to attack.
19	Bite	Special	60	100	25	An attack that may cause flinching.
25	Rapid Spin	Physical	20	100	40	A high-speed spinning attack.
31	Protect	Status	-	-	10	Foils attack that turn. It may fail.
37	Rain Dance	Status	-	-	5	Boosts water-type moves for 5 turns.
45	Skull Bash	Physical	100	100	15	1st turn: Prepare 2nd turn: Attack
53	Hydro Pump	Special	120	80	5	A powerful water- type attack.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Crystal.

		Class				Description
TM01	Dynamic Punch	Physical	100	50	5	An attack that always confuses.
TM02	Headbutt	Physical	70	100	15	An attack that may make foe flinch.
TM03	Curse	Status	-	-	10	Works differently for ghost-types.
TM04	Rollout	Physical	30	90	20	Attacks 5 turns with rising power.
TM06	Toxic	Status	-	85	10	A poison move with increasing damage.
TM08	Rock Smash	Physical	20	100	15	An attack that may lower DEFENSE.
TM10	Hidden Power	Physical	1	100	15	The power varies with the Pokémon.
TM13	Snore	Physical	40	100	15	An attack useable only while asleep.
TM14	Blizzard	Special	120	70	5	An attack that may freeze the foe.
TM16	Icy Wind	Special	55	95	15	An icy attack that lowers SPEED.
TM17	Protect	Status	-	-	10	Foils attack that turn. It may fail.
TM18	Rain Dance	Status	-	-	5	Boosts water-type moves for 5 turns.
TM20	Endure	Status	-	-	10	Always leaves at least 1HP.
TM21	Frustration	Physical	-	100	20	An attack based on lack of loyalty.
TM23	Iron Tail	Physical	100	75	15	An attack that may reduce DEFENSE.
TM27	Return	Physical	-	100	20	An attack that is based on loyalty.
TM28	Dig	Physical	60	100	10	1st turn: Burrow 2nd turn: Attack
TM31	Mud-Slap	Physical	20	100	10	Reduces the foe's accuracy.
TM32	Double Team	Status	-	-	15	Heightens evasive ness.
TM33	Ice Punch	Special	75	100	15	An icy punch. May cause freezing.
TM34	Swagger	Status	-	90	15	Causes confusion and raises ATTACK.
TM35	Sleep Talk	Status	-	-	10	Randomly attacks while asleep.
TM40	Defense Curl	Status	-	-	40	Heightens the user's DEFENSE.
TM44	Rest	Status	-	-	5	Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover.
TM45	Attract	Status	-	100	15	Makes the opposite gender infatuated.
HM03	Surf	Special	95	100	15	A strong water- type attack.
HM04	Strength	Physical	80	100	15	A powerful physi cal attack.
HM06	Whirlpool	Special	15	70	15	Traps the foe for 2-5 turns.
HM07	Waterfall	Special	80	100	15	An aquatic charge attack.